Just the idea of them trying to figure out what a DS is makes me smile

From:

Okay I had no idea this was a thing#spectrobes pic.twitter.com/VA3BNSNQ2Y

— Spectrobes Fangames & Fanpage - Asith (@AsithDevs) December 11, 2024

(New art idea :D) 

WIP of 'Vanity'

Yes! I'm finally working on it (https://planetmenahat.blogspot.com/2024/12/comic-script-vanity.html)

This first panel seems chill; they're just doing research for the boss. Beht seems to be the only one interested, though.

I mean, he is canonically interested in ancient history. Maybe he and Neal would get along in this respect, if it weren't for the whole kidnapping scheme xD

Scrapped panel:

I just didn't want to bother with the close perspective of the table objects, I came here to make a quick slice-of-life comic and not to do any studies xd

'm starting to get how to draw Dyrus's damn face. Literally Cyrus without that little goatee he has. I don't even know why he has a pipe, I just feel like he would smoke one.

This is just the start of the scene, the rest of the strip will be set in a different location. But it will be in a similar nature to an old comic I made (2021): https://choccoscomics.blogspot.com/2021/03/gorrik-gets-coffee-spectrobes-fan-comic.html (where it focuses on the actions of one guy at the front while the other two talk behind him)

COMIC SCRIPT: Vanity

INT. DYRUS'S OFFICE - DAY

Zig, Beht and Gorrik research old books and take handwritten notes. Zig looks up. Dyrus signs paperwork. 

ZIG: I gotta go. You two, cover for me.

Zig strides to the bathroom.

Gorrik and Beht wait around. Gorrik brightens up and runs to Dyrus.

GORRIK: Oh, Boss, Boss!

DYRUS: What now?

GORRIK: May I please catch a bathroom break! I'm busting! I gotta do the number one!

DYRUS: Wh- Ya don't even have to ask! Just GO!

GORRIK: Thank you, thank you, thank you, SIR!

Gorrik runs to the bathroom. Beht waits around. 

BEHT: Hey Boss, I'm going too, I'll be back.

Beht walks to the bathroom.

DYRUS: ... What in the...

INT. MENS ROOM

Beht looks into the mirror. Gorrik is at the urinals.

Beht removes his head accessories. First his hat. Behind him, Zig exits the stall, who sees him and  then Gorrik.

SFX: Flushh...

Beht removes his goggles.

ZIG: (To Gorrik) Are ya kiddin' me?! I thought I told y'all to cover!

Beht removes his mask.

GORRIK: Sorry! I just REALLY needed to go!

Beht starts washing his face

ZIG: Then, what's Beht doin'?!

BEHT: ...Gimme a sec.

Beht dries his face with his mask.

ZIG: "A sec", huh? (To Gorrik) I swear, it's every mornin', noon and evenin' with this bull.

GORRIK: Yeah, why does he do that? That's just baloney! 

 Beht unties his ponytail and takes out a comb.

ZIG: I couldn't agree more. We're always runnin' late 'cause of his antics!

Beht starts combing his hair.

GORRIK: Oh, really? I was worried that it's because I sleep through the alarm.

Beht ties his hair back up again.

ZIG: Oh nah, don't act like you ain't part of the reason too. 

Beht takes out a bottle from his pocket and sprays it into his mouth.

ZIG: But, at least you got a sense of urgency.

GORRIK: Oh! Note taken!

Beht begins coughing.

ZIG/GORRIK: Ah! Beht!

Beht spits out his cough.

GORRIK: Are you okay?!

Beht sprays himself with the same bottle of cologne.

BEHT: I'm fine.

Beht takes out a bottle of mouth spray and sprays it into his mouth.

GORRIK: What about you, Zig? Are you ever the reason we're late?

ZIG: HAHAHAHA! Catch me dead!

Beht throws a mint into his mouth.

ZIG: Seriously? A mint?!

BEHT: Shush.

Beht puts his mask back on.

ZIG: Dammit, who's he tryin'a impress?!

GORRIK: Hmm... Maybe it's the boss. Speaking of which, I should fix myself up for him, too! Presentability is key!

ZIG: Aw, c'mon now. Sure we gotta be our best, but this is just overkill.

Beht puts on his goggles.

BEHT: Done.

ZIG: Finally!

Beht puts on his hat and leaves.

GORRIK: Aw man! Now I'm worried that I stink!

ZIG:  No time! Let's get outta here now before the boss goes jumpin' mad!

GORRIK: Oh yeah! Of course! Let's go!

3 Pixel Guys

I finally continued this. Maybe I'll get to the portraits soon.

Expressions of Zig

Hot-headedness

Disbelief

Frustration

Surprise

Agreement

Once again, I have no idea if there's more, but I'll update it as I find anything new

Expressions of Beht

Resignation

Agreement

Smugness, Knowledgeability

Indifferent shrugging

Again, I have no idea if there's more, but I'll update it as I find anything new. 

Expressions of Gorrik

Excitement

Swaying

Emphasis

Disappointment

Insecurity

I have no idea if there's more, but I'll update it as I find anything new

Screenshot Redraw - AWESOME! RIGHT?

Basically the scene where everyone thought Neal died because he got launched into the sky and fell headfirst on the sand, where realistically he would suffer a severe concussion and a broken spine, but he survived. Imagine having the powers of a comic relief character.

Man's CRAZY!

Extras below...

Dyrus and his pathetic search for real connections - OPENING SCENE

DYRUS'S OFFICE - DAY

Dyrus sits in his office, sipping a glass of wine. Jeena flings printed photos onto the desk -- photos that she and Rallen took of themselves in front of a solid gold statue of Dyrus. Rallen slams his hand on the surface.

RALLEN: There, HAPPY?! We made up for that stupid gold statue of yours.

DYRUS: Well, well, well. Looks like you two really get the job done like it's nothing, do you? 

DYRUS: Tell me, why don't I see any reason stopping you from joining the company? 

RALLEN: Uh, isn't it the fact that we clearly don't like you and that we already have full-time jobs?

DYRUS: Hmph! I already said your jobs don't even pay you enough. Your rates don't even compare to what you would have if you'd only just work for me.

JEENA: *Sigh* Again with all this? We don't care about the money. We, for one, actually like our jobs.

DYRUS: HA! Like your jobs? Doesn't working alongside those pathetic do-gooders and those dirty officers bother you? Victims of cowardice, or bribery and pride?

RALLEN: As if you're any better!

Dyrus lets out a mocking laugh. Rallen and Jeena stare awkwardly.

DYRUS: In all seriousness, how much would it take for me to really sway you into working for me instead? The offer still stands.

JEENA: Ugh! I'm done! How about instead of offering money to everyone you meet, you actually make yourself worth their time?

Jeena leaves the room.

DYRUS: ... 

DYRUS: So, the girl's saying I should form connections, eh?

RALLEN: Not BUSINESS connections, she means REAL connections like friendship.

DYRUS: I knew what you meant the first time. And frankly, I don't care.

RALLEN: WOW! You know what? By the end of the week, you'll be going back to your stupid luxury mansion, having made zero friends, and then you'll die alone!

DYRUS: Hmph! We'll see about that, you dweeb!

From outside, Jeena's voice...

JEENA: Rallen! Quit wasting your time, let's get out of here!

RALLEN: Yes ma'am!

Rallen runs out of the room.

From outside...

RALLEN: That guy is such a handful...

JEENA: Tell me about it. He's worse than his less-evil twin Cyrus. Wait, they're related, right?

RALLEN:  Boy, I can't wait to get back to Kollin. What do you wanna do when we get back?

Eventually, their conversation trails off into nothing the further they go, swallowed by the noisy ambience of the work camp outside. Dyrus sits alone.

After some hours of doing nothing, Dyrus decides that he's bored and wants to go somewhere. Where does he go?

Probably one of Gorrik's limitations in getting the job done

I just had the thought that Gorrik isn't too keen on doing really hurtful things unless he's really convinced that he should, or unless he doesn't reach his full potential. However, if he's drunk enough, then he wouldn't have second thoughts -- kind of like that one fight scene in Naruto with Rock Lee.

COMIC SCRIPT: The only girl for millions of miles

NOTES:

• Inspired by this one scene here: https://youtu.be/pNmugxejn_U?t=892
• Also, because this is a script intended for a comic, you'll notice some weird things in there such as mentions of thought clouds
• Also, I just wanted to include my designs for the girls from Menahat in a comic so yeah

EXT - GREAT DESERT - DAY

Sitting on the sand, Rallen and Jeena are taking a break from walking around the desert. Rallen sips a bottle of water and Jeena watches Komainu dig in the sand. Jeena looks a little blue. 

Close by, Neal runs back with a strange notebook. Zig, Beht and Gorrik stalk him from not too far away.

NEAL: Rallen! Jeena! You gotta check out what I just found! It could be an ancient artefact!

RALLEN: Whoa! 

Rallen checks out the notebook in Neal's hands. Jeena remains seated. 

JEENA: Oh y-yeah, that's pretty interesting...!

NEAL: Right?!

Rallen looks back at Jeena.

RALLEN: ... Hold on, Neal. Wait a sec.

NEAL: Okay! I'll be right here, then!

Rallen jogs up to Jeena and sits down with her. 

RALLEN: Hey Jeena, you seem a bit down... (In his thoughts,) Which is incredibly unusual. (Aloud,) What's up?

JEENA: *Sigh* You wouldn't get it.

RALLEN: C'mon, we're partners -- best friends. You can tell me anything. 

JEENA: Okay, well... It's just that, especially since leaving Doldogo, I've been feeling - I dunno - a little lonely.

RALLEN: Lonely?

JEENA: Yeah. I know it doesn't really matter, but... It's kinda weird knowing I've been probably the only girl around for millions of miles. Since then, I've just been reminded of how much I miss some of our friends back at Kollin.

RALLEN: Ohhh... I see. 

NEAL: (Offscreen) WAAAHH!!!

RALLEN: (To Jeena) Hmm, how about once this Menahat stuff is all over, we can head back to Doldogo? We can totally catch up with Salia again, y'know? 

JEENA: I suppose... But it's just... Don't get weird about this, okay? But... *Sigh* I kinda wish you guys were girls.

RALLEN: Oh what?

An imagination cloud, delving into Rallen's mind. He imagines himself and Neal as if they were women, hanging out with Jeena in the desert.

RALLEN: Hm... That's an interesting thought.

A foreign imagination cloud intrudes Rallen's. From that cloud, three shady-looking women - versions of Zig, Beht, and Gorrik - attempt to kidnap Neal. A female version of Dyrus villainously laughs at their success.

GORRIK: Yeah, that IS interesting!

The imagination clouds disappear. Zig, Beht and Gorrik, currently constrain Neal in attempts to kidnap him. 

ZIG: I think they heard ya, you moron!

Ralland and Jeena look at Neal, Zig, Beht and Gorrik.

RALLEN/JEENA: What the--

BEHT: (To Zig) Sheesh, you guys should at least whisper!

ZIG: If yer gonna tell me that, you do it too, goddammit!

Rallen face-palms.

RALLEN: Yeah, why am I not surprised?!

-- Short Aftermath --

Yeah like he's right there

Ordinary moment with Dyrus's henchmen

Ripped the audio from here: https://youtu.be/R45f3WDNbzc

What

I think these guys are basically "we have Team Rocket at home" mixed with "we have TF2 at home"

More WIP stuff

And some things I like that won't be fully shown in the final version xd Yeah, a good chunk of these poses are blocked by the fence, which I'm slightly saddened by, so I may as well share them here xD

RIP Gorrik's mouth xD

Looking at the video WIP, I'm surprisingly not that weirded out to see Zig with Jessie's voice.

Looking at the eldest for the answers (I think it's funny how kind of perplexed Beht looks, despite his entire face being hidden).

Yeah, a lot of his think-I'm-cool-know-it-all expression is missed out on. I specifically referenced one of his gestures in the game, too.

They are confronted after doing a serious crime

I think this is funny because it contains a story in of itself x'D

Happy Halloween 2024!

I don't have a drawing of the boys from Menahat yet, but I do have an idea in mind...

In the meantime, have me dressed up for the occasion xd

Y'know, while my outfit is more inspired by Zig and Beht's
I'm most like Gorrik in spirit xd

OH SHIT, I MISSED SOME DIALOGUE

I FORGOT TO CONSIDER WHAT GORRIK SAYS IF YOU TALK TO HIM ABOUT THE DS LINK FOR THE FIRST TIME, WHILE YOU'VE GOT JEENA WITH YOU! OH MAN OH MAN OH MAN, IT'S TIME TO UPDATE THE DIALOGUE & MENTIONS PAGE :DDD

UPDATE: Check it out yo!

That's a compliment if I've heard one

AWW! You really think that of me?! You're too kind!

Source: https://www.supercheats.com/wii/spectrobes-origins/3134/metallic-rygazelle-and-leopuba/

What the hell is he even wearing...?

I still don't know after all these years. Is Beht wearing overalls, or is he wearing a set of matching vest and pants?! 

Knowing there will never be more of these guys😔

Dyrus's got an idea.

Y'know, with all the ruins raised in the Great Desert, Dyrus would totally take full advantage of that and turn it into a tourist spot. Assuming he can somehow transform (at least) his work camp into a less unappealing place... 

(Off-screen scene) Locked Out

Right after 45:01

1, DYRUS'S CAMP - DAY

Rallen, Jeena, Neal and the gatekeeper stand by the gate.

JEENA: Oh, but first, make sure you shut the gate really tight. Hurry! Run! Faster!!!

GATEKEEPER: Yikes! Okay okay! I'm going, already!

The gatekeeper pulls a lever, and the giant gate closes.

2, GREAT DESERET - DAY

A dug-up hole in the desert.  From inside of it, Gorrik throws his shovel out, then leans on the hole's wall. Beht and Zig sit on the mouth of the hole with their shovels, too. They look at an impressive pile of assorted treasure.

GORRIK: I dunno, Beht! It still counts as treasure, right? It sure looks valuable! A rare find! I think the boss will really like it!

BEHT: True, but what's the point? He'd only get more mad at us because this isn't his main objective. I'd say we leave it, or keep it for ourselves.

GORRIK: K-keep it?! But--

ZIG: Y'know what? I acutally agree with ya, Beht! C'mon guys, let's put 'em in the sack!

BEHT: (To Gorrik) Heh heh... Told ya so.

Heard from afar are deep, mechanical noises... 

SFX: BAAHM...! CLRRK...!

GORRIK: What in the world was that noise?!

BEHT: Well, obviously the camp gate's just closed.

GORRIK: I wonder why?

ZIG: You morons! Now we're stu--

SFX: SSSSHHHHHFFFFF...!

Alerted by the distant noise in the sand, Zig, Beht and Gorrik look to its direction. From afar, a giant zombie fish krawl swims through the desert. 

ZIG/BEHT/GORRIK: AAAAAAAAHHHH!!!

3, OUTSIDE DYRUS'S CAMP - DAY

Zig knocks violently on the gate. Beht tries to pry it open with his shovel. Gorrik runs to the gate, slamming the side of his body into it. He bounces off its wall and falls to the ground.

ZIG: LET US IN! LET US IN! 

BEHT: Help! Help us!

GORRIK: AAAH! IT WON'T BUDGE! NOTHING'S WORKING! THIS IS TERRIBLE! 

ZIG: TRY AGAIN! HARDER!

Gorrik jogs a few metres back from the gate and starts running toward it again.

4, DYRUS'S CAMP - DAY

Neal talks to one of Dyrus's workers by the crates. In the background, Rallen and Jeena argue with Dyrus.

WORKER: A ginormous fish Krawl is on the loose? But that three-man team is still out there. I feel sorry for them.

NEAL: ...

Virgin airlines PART 2

(source)

For part 1: https://planetmenahat.blogspot.com/2021/07/virgin-airlines.html

Dyrus meets Cyrus

DYRUS: No way

CYRUS: So, all this time you were real?! 

DYRUS: My father told me I ate you in the womb!

Here's another thing to add to the 'Why they're my favourites' page xd

Honestly, the fact that Zig, Beht and Gorrik - of all the characters I've liked ever - are my absolute favourites is so amusing to me. They're three forgotten randos from Spectrobes Origins. They're characters whose designs have been ripped from NPCs from the previous games. They're likely the only fictional men I've ever obsessed over and will ever obsess over, and yet I'm a lesbian. It's kinda crazy! xD

These guys are three of my most favourite characters ever, but it's not because I find them attractive, precious, wholly relatable to my real life bonds or myself, or super in-depth and analysis-worthy. Instead, it's because they're just funny to me, I enjoy trying to make them interesting, and they fall under a bunch of my favourite character tropes.
(If anything, I'll admit the only times I ever felt a little "carried away" was when I would sometimes draw female Beht, but I digress xd)

Those three wouldn't die for me. I probably wouldn't die for any of them, either. I don't even think we'd make good friends. (Except with Gorrik though, maybe xD)

So, I guess you could say the biggest reason I like them so much is because of this kind of pure joy.

The "huge boulder", huh?

OKAY, everyone has thought this. Who in the right mind would see this and think it's a BOULDER...?

(from this video by Be Humboldt)

I'm no geology expert, but if any ordinary person got told to look for a huge boulder in the middle of a desert, they would probably not try to find this formation.

Also, fun fact:

(from this video by 廉-Ren-)

I've seen in the Japanese release of Origins that the book Beht references actually mentions that the next ruins entrance is at "a place covered by the hands of a giant rock", which would be a lot easier to get xD

From 29 July, 2024

Bottom-right drawing is of Beht playing the Sims 4 for some reason xD

From 16 November, 2023

Who is raller

Goons in suits :D (feat. a small Jeena doodle to the left)

More suits B-(

If I’ve seen whole families fit on one bike, then surely these three can

Rallen only knows his spaghetti

Based off this one video I saw

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The girls from Menahat fawning over Madame Dyrus

Gorrik’s sweet little diary

From October 2, 2023

WIP of Rallen and Gorrik being bros, which I hopefully will continue someday, despite being sketched in 2023

It will forever bother me how uneven Salias irises are

IDK where I got the idea of Jeena and Zig calling people stupid from xD

M A C A R O N I

Nealhilism?!

Oh Neal, don't ask that!

MORNING